17 Mar 2026 |
You're invited: The Birthday Party, Children’s Capital of Culture’s closing finale - Friday 20 March
On Friday 20 March, our friends at Children’s Capital of Culture will take over Rotherham town centre with a spectacular finale that will the borough’s year as the world's first Children's Capital of Culture to an unforgettable close. And everyone is invited!
You are also very welcome to invite folks to The Birthday Party Facebook event to help spread the word.
Their amazing FREE evening celebration kicks off at 6pm!
What can you expect?
⭐️ Youth-led live music
⭐️ Creative workshops
⭐️ Magical puppetry and joyful street theatre
⭐️ An extraordinary Fire Garden
⭐️ Exciting exhibitions in Rotherham Minster
⭐️ And a giant 30-foot baby!
...And so much more!
📍 Rotherham Town Centre
📆 Friday 20th March 2026
⏰ 6pm - 9pm
🎟 All free, all welcome!
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